Camouflage
Animal camouflage has long been used to illustrate the power of natural selection, and
provides an excellent testbed for investigating the trade‐offs affecting the adaptive value of …
provides an excellent testbed for investigating the trade‐offs affecting the adaptive value of …
The evolution and ecology of multiple antipredator defences
Prey seldom rely on a single type of antipredator defence, often using multiple defences to
avoid predation. In many cases, selection in different contexts may favour the evolution of …
avoid predation. In many cases, selection in different contexts may favour the evolution of …
A synthesis of deimatic behaviour
Deimatic behaviours, also referred to as startle behaviours, are used against predators and
rivals. Although many are spectacular, their proximate and ultimate causes remain unclear …
rivals. Although many are spectacular, their proximate and ultimate causes remain unclear …
Evolutionary transitions from camouflage to aposematism: Hidden signals play a pivotal role
The initial evolution of warning signals in unprofitable prey, termed aposematism, is often
seen as a paradox because any new conspicuous mutant would be easier to detect than its …
seen as a paradox because any new conspicuous mutant would be easier to detect than its …
Antipredator defences in motion: animals reduce predation risks by concealing or misleading motion signals
Motion is a crucial part of the natural world, yet our understanding of how animals avoid
predation whilst moving remains rather limited. Although several theories have been …
predation whilst moving remains rather limited. Although several theories have been …
Towards an ecology of protective coloration
The strategies underlying different forms of protective coloration are well understood but little
attention has been paid to the ecological, life‐history and behavioural circumstances under …
attention has been paid to the ecological, life‐history and behavioural circumstances under …
Survival sounds in insects: diversity, function, and evolution
ML Low, M Naranjo, JE Yack - Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Insect defense sounds have been reported for centuries. Yet, aside from the well-studied
anti-bat sounds of tiger moths, little is understood about the occurrence, function, and …
anti-bat sounds of tiger moths, little is understood about the occurrence, function, and …
Dazzle: surface patterns that impede interception
Abstract 'Dazzle coloration'describes a wide variety of high-contrast patterns allegedly
providing protection against attack during motion. Previous research falls into three broad …
providing protection against attack during motion. Previous research falls into three broad …
Now you see me, now you don't: dynamic flash coloration as an antipredator strategy in motion
Highlights•Camouflage during motion might be ineffective against predation.•I tested
whether dynamic colour change could be advantageous during motion.•Stimulus with …
whether dynamic colour change could be advantageous during motion.•Stimulus with …
Motion: enhancing signals and concealing cues
Animal colour patterns remain a lively focus of evolutionary and behavioural ecology,
despite the considerable conceptual and technical developments over the last four decades …
despite the considerable conceptual and technical developments over the last four decades …